The quickest, safest (for you) and best method of a quick dispatch is one that I developed (well that's to say, I've never seen anyone else describe or use it, other than the people I have shown).
I have to admit that this method was developed not only for a quick dispatch but also a silent dispatch.
It will work if the rabbit has just bolted from a warren (ferreting) or wounded (gun shot) or diseased etc.
With the rabbit in front of you, grab the two back legs (right hand), quickly step on the head with the arch of your right foot, not stepping hard! this is simply to hold the rabbits head on the ground, pull with your right hand, whilst applying pressure with your right foot. You'll feel the neck break. This method is fast and 100% effective. The idea is NOT to crush the skull, simply to hold the head on the ground.
The result is a perfect text book broken neck! leaving the rabbit intact and clean. It will not alert other rabbits as it is fast and silent. You will not risk a scratching, or a bite from the rabbit if you use this method.
John
That sounds like a good way to do it, not that i know much about dispatching rabbits. All this is good to know though.
leon